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Rights & Reporting Complaints
You might contact the Department of Children and Families for several reasons, including: Concerns or complaints about your foster care placement...
Rights & Reporting Complaints
Your rights in foster care can be a little different depending on what state you live in. The Foster Children’s Bill of Rights helps explain what you...
Rights & Reporting Complaints
What Is an Ombudsman? An Ombudsman (a word from Swedish that means “helper” or “representative”) is someone who looks into complaints or concerns...
Rights & Reporting Complaints
The DCF Office of Advocacy assists the Department in its mission to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families...